In normal health, O2 exhibits _____-limited gas exchange
#2
The alveolar gas equation states that the alveolar Po2 (PAo2) equals:_____
#3
_____ is the total volume of the lungs that does not participate in gas exchange
#4
In _____-limited gas exchange, the gas equilibrates early along the length of the capillary
#5
The lung diffusing capacity (DL) is the equivalent of _____ of the alveolar-pulmonary capillary barrier
#6
What is the effect of increased alveolar ventilation on arteriolar (and alveolar) Pco2?_____
#7
What is the secondary regulator of cerebral perfusion?
#8
What is the primary regulator of cerebral perfusion?
#9
How long can the brain withstand hypoxia before sustaining irreversible damage?
#10
Which zone of the lung has the highest Pao2?
_____
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Flashcard 1: In normal health, O2 exhibits _____-limited gas exchange
Answer: perfusion
Flashcard 2: The alveolar gas equation states that the alveolar Po2 (PAo2) equals:_____
Answer:
Flashcard 3: _____ is the total volume of the lungs that does not participate in gas exchange
Answer: Physiologic dead space
Flashcard 4: In _____-limited gas exchange, the gas equilibrates early along the length of the capillary
Answer: perfusion
Flashcard 5: The lung diffusing capacity (DL) is the equivalent of _____ of the alveolar-pulmonary capillary barrier
Answer: permeability
Flashcard 6: What is the effect of increased alveolar ventilation on arteriolar (and alveolar) Pco2?_____
Answer: Decreased Pco2
Flashcard 7: What is the secondary regulator of cerebral perfusion?
Answer: PO2 - only takes effect during severe hypoxia
Flashcard 8: What is the primary regulator of cerebral perfusion?
Answer: PCO2
Flashcard 9: How long can the brain withstand hypoxia before sustaining irreversible damage?
Answer: 5 minutes
Flashcard 10: Which zone of the lung has the highest Pao2?
_____
Answer: Zone 1
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